Yamaha's efforts to bounce back and catch up with their MotoGP rivals were hampered by adverse weather conditions during Monday's test at Portimao. Fabio Quartararo and Alex Rins, riders for Yamaha, had to considerably reduce their test program, completing only six laps due to the pouring rain...
« The conditions were the worst possible for testing. We were barely able to do six laps" , shared fabio quartararo with a touch of frustration. Monday proved to be the wettest day of the race weekend in Portugal, putting a damper on the hopes of Yamaha to test new elements on their YZR-M1. Quarterly, optimistic the day before, had nevertheless expressed: “ We have lots of things to try, which is exciting. I just hope that time will be on our side to allow us to carry out these tests."
When we asked him about the new things that Yamaha intended to try, the Frenchman preferred to remain discreet, mentioning: “ I'm not sure I can talk about it, so I prefer not to say anything for the moment."
Yamaha misses an opportunity to progress and convince Fabio Quartararo
Under the revised concession rules this year, Yamaha , considered among the least efficient manufacturers currently, alongside Honda, had the right to conduct this official test after the Portuguese Grand Prix. This day was a chance for them to advance their development.
Yamaha is looking to return to its glory years in the championship. This missed testing session represented a crucial opportunity for the manufacturer to show Quarterly, whose contract MotoGP expires at the end of the year, the direction and commitment of the project Yamaha . A chance to convince the star pilot to stay, now compromised by bad weather.
